what are heritage breeds

[ben is a terror]

what breeds are they
I see endangered, etc posted does that mean the same as endangered animals? limited? and should have more bred. I see them at all the hatcheries though.

 

[BGMatt]

http://www.albc-usa.org/heritagechicken/definition.html

Is the best answer I can give. I prefer to call them Standard bred.

 

[Fred's Hens]

Agree. The bird that is bred to it's accepted, historic Standard, as established for it by the American Poultry Association. Such birds are rarely, if ever available from a hatchery, but from people who love the breed and preserve it, thus preserving a bit of our agricultural heritage.

The term "heritage" is a bit of a marketing gimmick, but hey!! If it helps folks understand the need and increase the desire to preserve the quality of old line poultry? I'm all for it.

 

[Fred's Hens]

I'll post two pictures. Barred Rocks. Everyone knows what a Barred Rock looks like, right? Common breed. Popular breed. One of the most common feed store or hatchery breeds ever. But, take look. Can you see a difference?